Eleanor
5 countries#12 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Eleanor was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
337,323 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #12 · peaked in 1920 with 8,507 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Illinois, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
40,414 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #123 · peaked in 1997 with 2,787 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
38,354 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #55 · peaked in 1997 with 2,747 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,831 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #116 · peaked in 1982 with 56 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,546 births recorded 1982–2022 · currently #649 · peaked in 2016 with 88 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
229 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #154 · peaked in 2021 with 17 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Eleanor’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #269 | — |
| 2007 | #266 | ↑3 |
| 2008 | #255 | ↑11 |
| 2009 | #218 | ↑37 |
| 2010 | #166 | ↑52 |
| 2011 | #150 | ↑16 |
| 2012 | #134 | ↑16 |
| 2013 | #106 | ↑28 |
| 2014 | #78 | ↑28 |
| 2015 | #60 | ↑18 |
| 2016 | #41 | ↑19 |
| 2017 | #36 | ↑5 |
| 2018 | #32 | ↑4 |
| 2019 | #27 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #22 | ↑5 |
| 2021 | #15 | ↑7 |
| 2022 | #16 | ↓1 |
| 2023 | #14 | ↑2 |
| 2024 | #14 | — |
| 2025 | #12 | ↑2 |
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor
Is Eleanor a popular name?
Yes — Eleanor currently ranks #12 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Eleanor more common for boys or girls?
Eleanor is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Eleanor most popular?
Eleanor peaked in 1920 in United States, with 8,507 recorded births that year.
Is Eleanor rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Eleanor’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #126 in 1880 to #12 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Eleanor?
At least 379,283 babies have been recorded with the name Eleanor across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Eleanor popular in more than one country?
Yes — Eleanor appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Eleanor?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Eleanor include Eliana, Ava, Violet, Ailany.
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